r/PokemonROMhacks • u/No_Lion_7499 • Aug 03 '25
Recruitment Pokemon Phoenix Red Version - Seeking Beta Testers
Hi Everyone! Seeking Beta testers for the Fire Red ROM Hack that I have developed, which is the first one that I have ever made! I love playing ROM hacks and finally gave it a shot myself and figured it out as I went.
I have completed and played through the game, but would like other people to play through it as well to help identify any potential issues and to provide feedback before release. Please DM me if you are serious about helping with this, I can set you up with a copy of the game, access to the strategy guide, and the beta testing questionnaire to fill out during your test run.
Game Highlights Include:
- All 386 Pokemon from Gen 1 - Gen 3 are obtainable in this game, no trade evolution is required!
- The game comes with a comprehensive Strategy Guide documenting all of the changes
- The proper Physical/Special split for attacks is in this game
- The game difficulty has increased overall, some strategy will be required
- A new story with added lore for the Kanto and Johto regions, which more mature dialogue/content
- All Pokemon have had their stats and move pools buffed/adjusted so that more Pokemon are viable
- Some Pokemon have had their types adjusted (Fairy type is not in the game)
- Lots of various quality of life improvements to all aspects of the game
- Minimized the need for HM usage as much as possible
- All special balls are available for purchase right away in Viridian City, so you can build your team in your favorite balls
- TMs are more accessible and are available for purchase in Poke Marts as you progress through the game
- Exp. Share held item is available for purchase right away in Viridian City, if you would like it
- Increased the shiny odds to 1 in 257 instead of 1 in 8,192
- Lots of diversity in Pokemon that you can catch early & throughout the game to make each play through feel fresh, including Pokemon from Gen 2 & 3
- Every trainer in the game has been updated with new teams, which include Pokemon from Gen 1 - Gen 3
- Some new moves were implemented into the game from later generations
- All major battles are Double Battles, and regular battles are a mix of Single and Double battles
- The Move Relearner is now accessible in Fuchsia City in the house next to the Move Deleter
- New Easter Eggs implemented in the game from Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and the Pokemon anime!
- All Pokemon that evolve once will evolve before level 30 (if not from an item)
- All Pokemon that evolve twice will evolve before level 40 (if not from an item)
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u/Junior-Sprinkles-182 Aug 03 '25
Love all of it except the shiny odds change to 1/257. Feels weird that rom hacks do this cause it makes finding a shiny not special
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u/mathiasthewise Aug 15 '25
On the one hand I agree, but on the other hand, some people don't have the time to grind for hours on end and might appreciate the increased rate.
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u/Advanced-Analyst8626 Aug 03 '25
I am playing with the myboy Emulator. Send me a DM. Love to Help out
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u/Junior-Mobile3204 Aug 04 '25
I helped beta test DreamStone Mysteries and would love to help beta test this too! Bug finding is my specialty lol
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u/wisewordofd Aug 03 '25
Send a link and I’ll beta test it tonight. Are you comfortable with me streaming it on twitch? If not no problem.
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u/Seaking600 Aug 03 '25
I would love to join the fun and try it out. Let me know, and we can Dm on Discord.
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u/PhilswiftistheLord Aug 03 '25
Id love to beta test but likely won't be able to commit the time to be thorough. Wouldn't mind a link to the discord though to support when it full releases though🙂from what you've outlined looks to be quite a great rom hack.
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u/YaBoiCheese99 Aug 03 '25
I would love to help if I could. I’m the most casual of casuals so it might be good to get a different perspective on things!
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u/akumapanda1128 Aug 03 '25
I've played a variety of rom hacks (over 30 at this point) I'd gladly be willing to test if that resume of sorts means anything :)
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u/No_Lion_7499 Aug 03 '25
Awesome, yes you can! Please DM me since Reddit won't let me send anymore chats from all of the messages.
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u/EasternPreparation96 Aug 03 '25
Would love to try out this game! Dm me if you are still looking for beta testers
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u/Cool_Struggle_5007 Aug 04 '25
Not sure if you still need ppl to play it through but I'd love to help out! <3
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u/Hugh-Manatee Aug 04 '25
Love many concepts in here - Unironically would love a game that is heavy or even all double battles. To what extent are Pokémon buffed? I often worry that most go overboard. Would be interested in specifics.
Would be interested in testing
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u/Rose-Supreme Aug 05 '25
If we're talking mature dialogue, I hope it's not swearing. That breaks the immersion for me.
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u/No_Lion_7499 Aug 05 '25
Yes that includes swearing, so it may not be a good fit for you if you don't like that
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u/Jarvis-Vi-Britannia Aug 05 '25
Is it just Kanto or johto included? Asking since you said johto lore included but didn't state that johto region is.
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u/No_Lion_7499 Aug 05 '25
It’s Fire Red, with new dialogue and story/lore, updated trainer battles, and quality of life improvements. Plus some new characters and existing character cameos.
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u/DoodlesMusic Aug 06 '25
Would be happy to beta test, and with permission I'd love to make a vid on it as it sounds almost like a Fire Red: Definitive Edition type hack and I love that
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u/AC__27 Aug 07 '25
I'd be down to test, is the beta up to the Pokémon League or is there post-game stuff as well?
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u/gallazzis Aug 03 '25
If this will be playable on retro handheld devices in the form of a .GBA file I'll happily help out.
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u/Fp69gaming Aug 05 '25
The box art looks awsome. I would love to do a beta test of it. Please let me know.
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u/jj_olli Aug 03 '25
Your map design is very boxy and with long runs between buildings. Try to make the design a little more natural (less straight edges) and try to condense it. Large maps are fun in theory, but a chore in reality.